Mount Hokurei

What it is

• A mountain spanning the towns of Pippu and Aibetsu in Hokkaido.
• The peak reaches an elevation of 671.6 meters above sea level.
• The Pippu River flows along the western side of the mountain.
• It is situated between Mount Takakura to the west and Mount Fushiko to the east.

What to see

• Panoramic views of the Daisetsuzan Mountains and Kamikawa Basin from the summit.
• The Pippu Ski Area located on the western foot of the mountain.
• Green Park Pippu which features camping grounds and hot spring facilities.
• The Hokurei Skyroad forest road that leads visitors to the summit.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.